Italian Gilt Wood Gesso Shell Cornice Acanthus Foliage Wall Mirror, C. 1780

Italian gilt carved wood wall mirror with shell cartouche, flanking decorative scrolled acanthus carvings and resting on cross hatching rectangular base. Mirror retains the original ...

French gilt wood and gesso foliage swag medallion crest cherub wall mirror with interior bead work, ribbon border, and lower flanking acanthus motif...

This Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror is a magnificent representation of the ornate Baroque style, with its gilded gesso frame and stunning mirrored o...

Elegant 18th century gilt wall mirror from the late baroque period around 1790 in Italy. The artfully handcarved, partly open worked frame shows a lovely gold leaf plated surface and is adorned by elaborately carved floral motives, covered by an amazing looking patina. The highlight builds the large, slightly forward tilted top carving. Red shimmering spots that shine through the slightly abrased surface are caused by the so-called "bolus", the substrate/ ground for gilding and confer this late baroque wall mirror an extravagant and luxurious appearance at the same time. The backside is closed with an old card board and a metal ring makes wall mounting easy. An extraordinary shaped, elegant over 230 years old antique wall mirror...